Banka Blinjoe Indonesian Pewter Box With Finely Engraved Decoration Marianne Suda This chop was purchased from

This chop was purchased from the estate of a collector in central Massachusetts which included a phenomenal array of fine figurines and animal-related art and objects from around the world

I love his cocked head and perky little tail -- he really seems to be looking right at you and asking for a walk

and would make a wonderful addition to any collection of fine boxes or Asiatica

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A wonderful addition to a collection of baskets or simply a beautiful thing in which to store a few treasures

Banka Blinjoe Indonesian Pewter Box With Finely Engraved Decoration Marianne Suda This chop was purchased fromThis round, lidded pewter box features exceptionally fine engraved details (thousands and thousands of tiny pin pricks!), making it feel like a very special thing. Early 20th century Indonesian, I believe, It features a large flower on the lid with a decorative border, and a flower and vine design around the perimeter of the base. The box is stamped Phang Kim Tjoeng and Banka Blinjoe on the bottom. This is the sort of object one wants to arrange other